Suspects arrested in slaying of Louisiana tourist in court Tuesday
by Rob Nagle Opening statements in the trial of four defendants arrested in connection with the 2009 murder of Louisiana tourist Michael Bailey in San Francisco are set to begin Tuesday, according to...
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Alternative ballot measure considered as labor union pushes effort to raise...
by Joshua SabatiniWith the deadline looming to submit a November ballot measure to increase San Francisco's minimum wage, tensions are mounting in the debate to develop an alternative to a proposal by...
View ArticlePacifica pushes efforts to show support for threatened western snowy plover
by Christa Bigue A little shorebird is making big waves in Pacifica these days. The western snowy plover received recent accolades in the coastal community, including being designated the city’s Earth...
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SF exploring alternate sites in effort to keep Lucas museum plan in city
by Jonah Owen Lamb The Presidio Trust may have jilted filmmaker George Lucas’ plans when it rejected his proposal for a cultural arts museum near Crissy Field along with two other projects, but now...
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Travis Air Expo canceled after fatal plane crash
by Laura Dudnick The Thunder over Solano air expo at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield has been canceled after a civilian biplane plane crashed Sunday afternoon, killing the pilot, according to the...
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Fall Strawberry Music Festival canceled at Camp Mather due to lingering...
by Laura Dudnick For the second year in a row, it appears the annual fall Strawberry Music Festival at city-owned Camp Mather near Yosemite National Park is not going to happen. Camp Mather is in...
View ArticleBoaters and paddlers urged not to bother seabirds
by Bay City News Coastal visitors in the Bay Area are urged to avoid disturbing seabirds as their breeding season gets underway. Boaters, paddlers and small aircraft pilots are being asked by the...
View ArticleTrio arrested after allegedly firing gun in SoMa, holing up in hotel
by Bay City News Three men were arrested after allegedly firing a gun across a street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood and then barricading themselves in a nearby building for hours...
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Woman arrested on drunken driving charges after striking police car
by Rob NagleA woman was arrested on felony drunken driving and hit-and-run charges after reportedly striking a police car in the Mission on Sunday night, police said Monday.Alyssa Marie Baroni, 25, of...
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Victim in fatal hit-and-run in the Mission identified as Daly City resident
by Rob NagleThe victim in a fatal hit-and-run in the Mission on Saturday was identified by the Medical Examiner's Office on Monday as 26-year-old Daly City resident Johny William...
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Pilot killed in air show was performing maneuver when plane crashed
by Bay City News Eddie Andreini was performing an aerial maneuver that was a staple of his routine when his Super Stearman biplane crashed at the "Thunder Over Solano" air show at Travis Air Force...
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Man arrested in 2008 assaults, robberies of elderly San Franciscans sentenced...
by Rob NagleA man arrested in 2008 for preying on elderly San Franciscans has finally received justice, District Attorney George Gascón said.Dwayne Whitaker, 51, of San Francisco, was sentenced to 439...
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Man arrested for stealing beer from Sunset store, threatening employees with...
by Rob NagleA man was arrested after stealing beer from a convenience store in the Sunset on Sunday, police said.The 62-year-old suspect entered the store in the 2200 block of Taraval Street about...
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Caltrain celebrates Bike to Work Day with commuter race
by Kate Conger Longtime San Francisco Examiner readers may remember former staff writer Will Reisman's man-versus-Muni races, in which he explored every frustrated commuter's frequent thought: "Would...
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New North Beach Branch Library set to open Saturday
by Laura DudnickThe last of 24 city libraries to receive seismic upgrades and meet accessibility standards for disabled patrons is set for its grand opening this weekend.The new two-story,...
View ArticleVictim of fatal SoMa shooting identified as SF man, 26
by Bay City NewsA man shot and killed at an apartment building in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood early Saturday morning was identified as a 26-year-old San Francisco resident, according...
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SF taxi driver supply continues to decline as Muni plans another ad campaign
by Jessica KwongA year after The City started running "Know What You're Getting Into" ads on Muni buses listing the advantages of riding traditional taxis over ride service upstarts, the cab industry...
View ArticleDaly City woman's partner charged with murder
by Bay City NewsA Daly City man was charged with his partner's murder Monday after she was found dead at her Daly City home last Thursday, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney.Ruby Gim,...
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Bus ad wrappings draw criticsm as funding measure for SFMTA
by Joshua SabatiniA plan to double the number of Muni buses wrapped in advertisements in The City is facing sharp criticism, particularly at a time when the San Francisco Municipal Transportation...
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Visitors to new Devil’s Slide Coastal Trail encouraged to access public...
by Christa Bigue Ridership on Pacifica’s free Devil’s Slide Ride weekend shuttle has seen quite a turnaround since the scenic trail bearing its name opened to the public. In the first two years after...
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